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Languages
- English
- Spanish
About Kenneth Cardona
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Year Started Practicing
2012
About the Provider
Kenneth Cardona, MD, FACS is a board-certified surgeon and surgical oncologist who joined the Emory University faculty in 2012 after completing a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Cardona has a clinical interest and expertise in the management of retroperitoneal/abdominal sarcomas as well as soft tissue sarcomas of the trunk and limbs. As a leader and active member of the Winship Sarcoma Disease Team, he collaborates with soft tissue pathologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists with expertise in the treatment of sarcomas to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Dr. Cardona leads national research efforts in the study of sarcoma as the Chair of the National Cancer Institute’s ECOG-ACRIN Sarcoma Committee. He is the Principal Investigator of various sarcoma clinical trials and collaborates with sarcoma clinicians from around the country on sarcoma research projects. Internationally, he is an active member of the multi-institutional TransAtlantic Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group and Desmoid Working Group.
Dr. Cardona serves as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. In this role, he helps direct clinical operations related to oncologic services at the facility and related clinics.
Professional Memberships
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Georgia Surgical Society
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Top Doctors, Atlanta Magazine, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Douglas Murray Academic Professionalism Award, Department of Surgery, Emory University, 2009
- Award of Academic Excellence, Department of Surgery, Emory University, 2008
- Young Scientist Award, Immune Tolerance Network, 2006
- Young Investigator Award, World Transplant Congress, 2006, 2007
- Young Investigator Award, International Pancreas & Islet Transplantation Association, 2005
- Luis F. Sala, MD, Distinguished Graduate Award, 2002
Academic Profile
http://www.surgery.emory.edu/about-us/faculty_directory/faculty_profile_ken_cardona.html
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
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Locations
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- 36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-3307
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology, 2012
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: Ponce School of Medicine, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2010
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
192 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Caring & attentive; put me at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
Excellent rapport and explanation of what to happen. My kids came with and he was very good at answering their questions as well. Highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
I wish I been went to Emory but everything work out the way it was supposed to.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Dr Cardona and his team are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
I have told all my friends this experience allayed all my fears about staff competentcy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
They were very attentive to my questions and feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr Cardona fully answered all my questions and provided me with the time I needed for the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Cardona is an excellent listener and his explanations are clear and concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
I was a re-establishing patient of Dr Cardona's after several absent years. It felt like we picked up right where we left off. Dr Cardona is always very personable & professional. He goes above & beyond to ensure patients understand every aspect of their diagnosis and treatment options and engages the patient in the plan of care. He is truly top notch!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr. Cardona and the doctor assisting him were extremely personable and very good and patient explaining the condition.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Seemed a bit rushed, and there was some lack of clarity about my post-surgery cancer status.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Dr Cardona was great. Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
I would definitely recommend Dr. Cardona and Emory Healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr. Cardona is highly knowledgeable and thorough. Answers all questions in easily understood terms. Direct but compassionate. We are fortunate he is our GIST surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
This is important for my well-being, for me to request answers for questions, with my sons who are very concerned and the importance of my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
Dr. Cardona has done 3 major surgeries on me in the last 11 years since I was diagnosed with GIST. I have great respect for him because of his expertise and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
I can't say enough about how I liked Dr. Cardona and Dr Edwards who referred me to him. They were both fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
I'd give pluses if I could
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Dr. Cardona and Ms. Jenny are the best! They are both caring and positive physicians!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr cardinal is very personable. He explains everything well and I felt he answered all my questions very thoroughly. Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Cardona took the time to introduce himself to my husband and kept him engaged during the whole process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Both the doctor and physician student were amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Everything is good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr Kenneth Cardona and PA Jennifer Glass were excellent communicators and answered my questions clearly and completely. Dr Sibo Tian proposed a treatment plan and his explanation and answers to questions were less clear and complete.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
Dr. Cadona was excellent, I can't say enough about his patience and careful explanation of my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
Dr Cardona and his staff is very knowledgeable and willing to sit and answer EVERY question that I asked. He goes above and beyond in my opinion!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
I would recommend this team to any and everyone. They showed a lot of genuine concern for me and explained my care plan in depth with understanding and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr Cardona was wonderful! He explains things very well. He is so caring and thorough. He makes you feel safe.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2024
Our Doctor Cardona is the best.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
I did not feel like the doctor gave any more (or clearer) information than what I had already been told by my own pcp.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
I really think Jenny, Dr. Cardona's PA is excellent! She is extremely knowledgeable and patiently answered many of my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
Dr. Kenneth Cardona has operated on me 2 times in the past 10 years! My family and I have a lot of confidence in him due to previous experiences. The Good Lord led me to Dr. Cardona! He has a lot of knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Impressed about his thorough review of scans and other data.
